12. “Who asked you to bring all thiswhen you come to worship me?Stay out of my temple!
13. Your sacrifices are worthless,and incense is disgusting.I can't stand the evil you doon your New Moon Festivalsor on your Sabbathsand other times of worship.
14. I hate your New Moon Festivalsand all others as well.They are a heavy burdenI am tired of carrying.
15. “No matter how much you pray,I won't listen.You are too violent.
16. Wash yourselves clean!I am disgustedwith your filthy deeds.Stop doing wrong
17. and learn to live right.See that justice is done.Defend widows and orphansand help those in need.”
18. I, the Lord, invite youto come and talk it over.Your sins are scarlet red,but they will be whiterthan snow or wool.
19. If you willingly obey me,the best crops in the landwill be yours.